It depends what odour you mean. It's just a word we use to describe a particularly sharp smell. If you are referring to a person's smell, it usually is caused by bacteria breaking down sweat This is what causes that odour.
By experimentation it would seem so. This is borne out by experiments where women are able to distinguish certain smells, such as burning, much quicker than men.
the liquid vaporizes and the resulting gas molecules wander about the room
smell can not be measured but can be observed
because your feet sweat and the sweat sits there and releases a gas to make the smell. Thank you for using Answers.com
Smell is not the most important sense, touch is the most important sense. Without touch, important involuntary functions would not function properly. Of all the senses, those who loose their sense of touch will typically not have a great life expectancy.When you loose your sense of touch, you also loose your sense of pain.You may be hurting your body and you may not even know it, because you can't feel anything.Science has shown that touch is necessary for life.touch your mate, when you get home.Most people would say sight comes second.
Burning Wires.
burning rubber
That smell is probably your clutch burning out.
Several thing scan cause a burning smell from a car A/C. One cause can be that the compressor is burning up. Another possibility is a wiring shortage.
take it easier on the clutch as your reversing
Friction from excessive braking causes heat, thus the lubricant on brakes release this burnt smell.
The distinct burning hair smell is caused by the burning of keratin proteins in hair when exposed to high heat. To prevent this smell, avoid using excessive heat on hair, use heat protectant products, and ensure proper ventilation when using heat styling tools.
The clutch is slipping and needs replaced.
The smell of burning hair is often described as similar to the smell of burning feathers or a strong, acrid odor.
Sometimes when parts are new, they have coatings and etc. that will smell when parts are warm. For example, alternator windings are coated with a electrical varnish. When the alternator is charging, it creates heat. This causes the paint to smell and odors such as a burning smell can be common for a couple of days.
The smell of burning sulfur resembles the scent of rotten eggs.
when changing the oil sometimes oil can be spilled on the engine block. as your engine heats up it causes this smell. it is completely normal